More power: Razer shows Blade 16 and Blade 18 at CES 2023 | dog
2 min readBoth laptops come with the latest generation Intel processors. IntelNvidia’s RTX 4090 graphics card and RAM options range from 16GB or 32GB, but the consumer can expand it up to 64GB. Both also have an RGB backlit keyboard and operating system. Windows 11 operating system installed. In addition, models can have 1 TB or 2 TB of internal storage, however, Razer Blade 16 supports up to 4 TB, while Razer Blade 18 supports up to 8 TB.
The Razer Blade 16 has two screen resolution settings – Image: Disclosure / Razer
The big difference between them lies in the size and quality of the screen. The Razer Blade 16, as the name suggests, has a small 16-inch LED display with up to 1,000 nits of brightness. According to Razer, the Creator Edition comes with Ultra HD+ resolution and 120Hz rate. The Player version has Full HD + resolution and a frequency of up to 240 Hz. Response time remains at 3 ms thanks Nvidia G-Sync.
The Razer Blade 18 has an 18-inch display with native Quad HD+ resolution and the same 240Hz refresh rate.
It’s also worth noting that both have thinner bezels than usual, which allows you to fit a larger screen into a case with a smaller body. The Razer 16, for example, is about the size of a 15-inch laptop.
The Razer Blade 18 has extra cooling and spacey sound – Image: Disclosure / Razer
Razer Blade 2023 keyboard details – Image: Rubens Achilles/TechTudo
The manufacturer reports that the Razer Blade 18 has some premium desktop specs, such as having a 5MP webcam and six speakers with THX Spatial Audio, which tend to deliver more immersive sound.
The new Razer laptops feature USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports, which should provide better compatibility and faster data transfer, and a Thunderbolt 4 port, as well as HDMI 2.1 and other USB-A inputs. According to the site the edgeWhile the Razer Blade 16 has a battery capacity of 95.2Wh, while the Razer Blade 18 has a capacity of 91.7Wh.
Razer Blade line arriving in 2023 at 120Hz – Image: Rubens Achilles/TechTudo
The Razer Blade 16 will cost $2,700 in the US, which is R$14,470 in direct transfer and no tax. In contrast, the proposed Razer Blade 18 price is R$2,900 in the US market, which is about R$15,540.
to me the edgeThe brand declined to comment on whether the Blade 15 and Blade 17 models will also be updated with the new technologies.
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